Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Lower East Side Blended MaltSpeyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)
DistilleryLower East SideSignatory
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£29.9£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £47.

For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Lower?

Lower East Side Blended Malt is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

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